However, some of the methods used in conservation are unfamiliar to these local communities, which can pose challenges. Relying on Borneo’s forests as their home, for food supply and so much more, convincing these people that their local hornbills represent their way of life can take a personal perspective. “I still remember during my childhood, we could still see Rhinoceros Hornbills flying over our kampong (village) area. And I noticed I didn’t hear these species near my village anymore, so I read more and it sparked my interest. Mark and Patricia agree on the approach: “We try to get their opinions by engaging with them, learning about their local knowledge of hornbills, not pushing our opinion on to them.